Paul Heyman Claims WWE Return Will Set Up a Year’s Worth of Storyline

After Roman Reigns became absent following WrestleMania 40, Solo Sikoa took over as the leader of The Bloodline. With Roman Reigns back on WWE television now, fans wonder when Paul Heyman will come back. In fact, Heyman has claimed that his return will set up a year’s worth of storyline.

Back in June, the new Bloodline kicked out Paul Heyman and brutalized him after Heyman refused to acknowledge Solo Sikoa as his Tribal Chief. Heyman has remained absent from WWE television since then.

In an interview with Sam Roberts at Fanatics Fest NYC, Paul Heyman addressed when fans might expect his return to television. Heyman emphasized that he doesn’t want to appear on TV just for the sake of being there; his return has to be meaningful and contribute to the ongoing storylines. He explained that coming back at SummerSlam with Roman Reigns wouldn’t have added value, as there was no significant role for him to play at that moment.

Heyman stressed the importance of timing and relevance in his appearances, noting that when he does return, it will be to set up a storyline that could last a year. He mentioned that he doesn’t want to just “ride Roman’s coattails” but rather contribute in a way that enhances the overall act. Heyman likened his approach to avoiding being like Jimmy Hart with Hulk Hogan, carrying accessories without adding to the act. Instead, he wants to make a significant impact, making fans appreciate Roman Reigns even more because of his involvement.

“What I don’t want to do is just be on television for the sake of being on television. Everything we do has to be relevant. That’s the whole theory behind the island of relevancy. If I were to come back at SummerSlam with Roman Reigns, it wouldn’t have meant anything. There was nothing for me to contribute to that moment. If I had come back last week on television with Roman Reigns, there is nothing for me to do. I could have introduced him, okay, but that’s a moment and it’s not a moment that extends. It goes back to saying ‘winning and losing matters.’ ‘By orders of the Tribal Chief.’ When I come back on television.

If I come back on television. When I do, that moment is going to set up a year’s worth of storyline. I will come back when it is relevant for me to come back. When I’m needed to come back. When I can add to Roman Reigns and not just ride his coattails and hang off of his glory. I love Jimmy Hart, I really do. I have so much respect for Jimmy Hart, but I don’t want to be Jimmy Hart carrying the boas for Hulk Hogan. I want to do something that contributes so much to the act that you sit there and say, ‘I love Roman Reigns, but my God I love him so much with the Wiseman Paul Heyman.”

We have also reported on WWE’s long-term plans for Roman Reigns but it is not known when Paul Heyman will make his return to WWE television to be by The Tribal Chief’s side, as fans may have to wait for a long time.

When do you believe Paul Heyman will make his triumphant return to WWE television? Will it truly add a year’s worth of storyline? Let us know in the comments section below!